1. How wonderful it is, O God,
A cheek clad in lilies,

2. Whose kiss would cure all ailments,
If only it were possible.

3. But it cannot be plucked,
For its guard has locked it shut.

4. A slender gazelle with large eyes,
Who captures hearts with a glance.

5. He has a tender heart, so gentle,
Yet, how hard and soft at once!

6. Never before have I seen
A small gem so precious.

7. I am smitten by his beauty,
Who would not love such a moon?

8. A noble Joseph, so handsome,
Who was neither sold nor jailed.

9. For him my eyes turned white,
While the abandoned can only mourn.

10. I profess my love in secret,
Fearing the spies of night.

11. Concealing it is futile,
Since my tears have told all.

12. In my heart I sheltered him,
But he left, burning my home.

13. After the pain of his absence,
I find solace praising the Shah of Armenia.

14. Brave warrior who buries foes
In the fray, corpses strewn.

15. How many raids against riches and enemies
Has he carried out!

16. No coat of mail or armor
Can save those who face him.

17. His steeds slim during peace
But fattened in battle by war spoils.

18. To those who ask, he is generous,
Guaranteeing gifts from his clouds.

19. He does not trouble us
With harm or blame.

20. So he gives wealth freely,
While guarding his honor zealously.

21. You own the land, O Moses,
Though it is as nothing to you.

22. Send your army conquering,
Every city now Medina.

23. With goodness you’ve filled the land,
While others merely fill coffers.

24. He has a divine light
Adorning his beauty.

25. His generosity uplifts the lowly,
His might crushes the wicked.

26. This loosens tongues,
And that stills them.

27. His prayers established,
The call to generosity, arise!

28. If the historian knew
How he exaggerated what he wrote,

29. O my master, enmity has ceased
And innocence reigns.

30. Yours is the bounty, and your Lord
Does not waste the reward of one who is virtuous.